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Unknown Unidentified Private wearing cap, full-length standing, [tintype]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.01.0494 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 tintype 8.2 x 7 cm Order a Copy

In brass mat only. No case. No protector. Buttons have been painted gold. 6th plate

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